Worcester Magazine
"The passion of the performance is alive in well in Poku's photograph exhibition "Jazz Now" that will open June 4 at the Harold Stevens Gallery at WCUW 91.3 Community Radio, 910 Main St., Worcester. The opening reception will be at 6 p.m. June 4. The exhibition features rising and seasoned artists on the contemporary jazz scene."
WCUW
"Professional photographer Poku’s debut exhibition highlights a breathtaking inventory of jazz musicians from Boston to New York City. Selected from over 20 years, Poku discreetly documented emerging and masters in the world of jazz."
American Big Band Preservation Society, Inc.
"Poku has recently been named to the board of directors of the American Big Band Preservation Society, Inc., a nonprofit organization" -- Gabel, President and CEO
About Kofi
Mr Poku is a freelance photographer out of Worcester, Ma. Where music and photography has been his passion. This website shows example of his work.
You can see the intensity on the faces of saxophone players Grace Kelly performing at the Berklee College of Music, Charles Lloyd at the Newport Jazz Festival, guitarist Pasquale Grasso, vocalist Samara Joy at Clark University, and so many others
A jazz-lover, Poku became a volunteer at radio station WICN 90.5 FM, which specializes in jazz programming, and took photos of its concerts. He’s gone on to photograph shows from Berklee College of Music, Lincoln Center NY, Blue Note NY, Newport Jazz Festival, Tanglewood, New England Conservatory, Harvard University, Clark University, Tuckerman Hall, and Mechanics Hall Worcester, Ma for over 20 years. His work appeared in a number of different outlets i.e. Jazztimes.com, Boston Globe, etc. Kofi recently exhibited his Jazz Now photo series at the Harlold Stevens Gallery at WCUW radio station in Worcester, MA.
Attention musicians, agents, and concert promoters if you are interested in having Kofi document your musical event please contact us today.
Photo credit: Stephen DiRado
Kofi Poku - Photo Gallery
The following are selected images from the thousands contained within Kofi's portfolio.
Musicans vs. Crew (stay tuned)
Jazz musicians manifest their God-given talent on stage but so do members of the stage crews.
Along my journey as a Jazz photographer, I plan to photograph stage hands, sound engineers, merchandisers and other supporting staff. The Jazz Crew members contribute a lot to the exciting concert experience and I feel they deserve their moment in front of the lens as well. Feel free to share your thoughts on this subject via my contact form.
Exhibit Venues
Check back periodically as I hope to display my work in more galleries as time and opportunities permit.
Stay In Touch With Kofi!
Questions or feedback? Please feel free to contact me.